permanent visa

[berilyn]

I have just been to the expo in Johannesburg.
I was told I need to start the applcation for the permanent visa.
Would this be the semi / skilled visa?

Berilyn

[kaz101]

Hi Berilyn,

If you go to the immigration links in the "Please read..." post, that will take you through to the different types of visa that are available.

I hope the expo was useful for you - did you get any questions answered there that you'd like to share with us?

Regards,
Karen

[Dolly]

Originally Posted by berilyn

I have just been to the expo in Johannesburg.
I was told I need to start the applcation for the permanent visa.
Would this be the semi / skilled visa?

Berilyn

Hi Berilyn,

There's a lot to consider when applying for a visa - as Karen said, have a look at the sticky at the top of the forum. Take time and read it carefully, there's a lot of info there.

The questions you need to be looking at are:

1. Your occupation (is it on the Skills in Demand list)
2. Your qualifications/skills
3. Your age

Fire away with questions once you've had a read.

Dolly

[berilyn]

Hi Kaz

I found the expo very informative but also a bit daunting.

I have Bookkeeping qualifications, am studying towards a Bachelor of Commerce through correspondence so therefore am not a qualified accountant / financial manager yet. Therefore, no one was very keen on helping as I am not really qualified and what they are looking for. I have the practical experience but not the piece of paper yet.

[kaz101]

Originally Posted by berilyn

I have the practical experience but not the piece of paper yet.

In Australia they are very keen on their bits of paper as well as experience.